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Still not 100% accurate, but I found this site helpful in calculating burn on a stationary bike. http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc It doesn't factor in resistance but at least it factors weight and height.
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From what I've read, they're pretty accurate. I use them as protein boosters when I haven't hit my goal. All I know is, they work well for me. :)
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I'd tried losing weight before but it never stuck. Didn't have the strength, mentally, to keep at it. Last year, I had to have back surgery. I'm only 32. I decided that as soon as I could, I was going to get stronger and healthier. Haven't looked back since.
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The biggest one for me is looking in the mirror and not thinking "This is as good as it gets".
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^^^THIS. Although the part about stretch marks is not right. You get those from gaining. But everything else is spot on.
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I'm a big fan of the Quest bars. They're lower in calories than a lot of protein bars and after trying a number of them, my favorite is the Double Chocolate Chunk. With only 160 calories, 20 grams of protein, and 16 grams of fiber, you can't really beat that. I've also found that the ones that are chunkier are easier to…
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I was diagnosed a few years ago. I was always tired, very dry skin, thinning hair, very hard to lose weight, brittle nails... you name it. Worst of all, it changed my temperament. I got angry at the slightest things and couldn't control my outbursts, which was unlike me. Previous doctor wouldn't listen to me so I switched.…
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My mom and one of my coworkers know but only because they're both trying to do something about their weight. I've done the whole telling everyone before and, for me, I just feel like it sets me up to fail. I start to feel like I have to prove myself to these people when I should just be focusing on proving it to myself.…
